I agree with gazza and doghound the act of put or even producing the harness flicks a deer switch.
Athur my wirehaired vis works as a picking up and beating dog and is a master of the long lost bird and he is a fairly close worker when I use him as a pointing dog.
When we stalk his attitude changes.perhaps the lack of other stimulii from the company of other people or dogs does it.
When I prepare for and take a shot for him is the worst part of his experience as he hates the sound of a rifle shot and virtually uses my leg as an ear defender.
BUT!! after the shot and when the harness is produced he virtually turns himself inside out with joy as he turns into radar deer detecting dog.
My advise for what its worth.
For an dual purpose dog is to put the harness/collar on as the track starts, this then becomes the deer trigger and the brain engages Formula rifle+harness = deer= fun
For the more specialised dog perhaps is is not so important and Stone is correct.
Any BMH or Hanoverian affectionados wish to discuss?????
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